Writing Jobs to Earn More Money

As a freelance writer, you need to be sure you can bring in enough income to handle all expenses, investments, and savings. This often means acquiring more than one job at a time. While you may have a good contract position that pays the bills, how long will it last? You should also consider investments for retirement. After all, you probably don't want to work forever.

While it may be difficult to find multiple freelance writing jobs, it can certainly be done. Once you have your first job, consider how long the contract position is for. If it's only for three weeks, then you'd better start looking for other work. If it's for six months, then get a feel for the writing position, and continue to keep an eye out for more freelance work or permanent writing jobs. You need to be sure you have enough money coming in to take care of monthly expenses and possible emergencies.

You will find that it's not that difficult to juggle two or three contract writing jobs. Once you get the routine down, it's like a typical day at the office. Only your office is at home. Just be sure to excel at your work, and deliver excellent copy, articles, or web content to each employer. This better ensures future work with the same business or company.

It's imperative to consider a savings account. Sure, you might be earning a hefty some at this point, but you need to think about dry spells. Sure enough, there will be times when you're not bringing in much income from your writing assignments, sometimes nothing at all. This is why it is prudent to start a savings account. What you do not need for bills and groceries, set aside for hard times. Separate a percentage of your income for investment purposes as well. It's never too early to invest for retirement, and your money will grow over time.

There are plenty of writing jobs to help you earn more money. It just takes a little time to find the right ones that fit you, your skill set and knowledge, and your finances. Do your best to hold onto two or more writing positions at a time. 

Writing and Earning

Writing can earn you an income! There's no doubt about this. However, there are many different ways to make a buck with what you write. You can choose to blog, become a web publisher, do freelance work on specific topics, build SEO content, ect. While some writing jobs pay flat rates per article or piece, other forms of writing and blogging allow you to earn a passive residual income that can last for years to come. PrintNPost is a wonderful example of how writers can earn passively online.

What about actual writing jobs and gigs that have guidelines and specifications? Since this writing is not done for you or your personal website/blog, you'll want to acquire a certain amount of compensation. This depends on the type of writing you're asked to do, how lengthy it is and how much research is involved. Most employers will give you specifications on format, desired style, subject focus, length and keyword density prior to having you begin.

This brings me to the writer's wage, which can certainly vary from project to project. As you probably already know, what you're paid for writing assignments as a freelancer commonly depends on your education and experience. However, many individuals and companies alike will attempt to low-ball you. This is something freelance writers encounter quite frequently. Just to be clear, writers do NOT work for pennies. It's a real job that deserves a real wage! Think along the lines of 20-100 dollars per hour. This is standard! Keep this in mind if you're a new freelance writer or are considering doing some freelance writing on the side.

Writing for Money is Possible

Writing for money can be a challenge. If you are a freelance writer, then you probably already figured this out. On the other hand, I can't stand it when people say there are no writing jobs out there. This couldn't be further from the truth. There are oodles of writing opportunities available every day. You just have to find them.

If you're new to the whole freelance writing game, feel fortunate to have the Internet at your disposal. This phenomenal medium has made it so much easier to acquire writing gigs and contract jobs. After all, cyberspace allows writers to work from home. I know this for a fact because I do it every day. Anyway, the main problem with writing for money these days is the population of writers. There are so many of us vying for these freelance jobs. Naturally this makes it more difficult to find something.

The key to attaining great freelance writing gigs is exhausting your resources. Just like any other field of work, you have to put yourself out there and search everywhere. This means applying for tons of writing positions; not just three you thought sounded cool and easy. Have your resume ready and remember to respond to writing jobs accordingly. This means emphasizing why you're the ideal candidate. Furthermore, don't feel intimidated by an ad. If you feel like you can do the writing and you'll enjoy it, then apply. Unless they specify that you need a certain writing degree or some sort of medical knowledge, ect, go after it. Finally, if anyone ever asks for money or a "one-time-fee," they are not legit! How many jobs do you know of where the employees pay to work? None!

Writing for Real Money

Writing for income may not be the easiest thing in the world, but you definitely shouldn't write for nothing! Well, that is, unless you want to. What I'm addressing are the current standard rates writers work for. Some get paid poorly, while others make a decent living. The question is, how much are you worth and what are you willing to write for?

I despise people that post classified ads on Craigslist and countless other writing sites, but offer ridiculous wages. Maybe they'll specify that they need 50 600-word articles written on dieting at three dollars per article. WHAT? Are they joking? First of all, this is less than minimum wage in any state. Who wants to type until their fingers bleed for a measly 3 bucks? In reality, you really can get paid a REAL wage as a writer. You simple have to stick to your guns and seek out legitimate writing jobs.

Just so you know, freelance writers get paid anywhere from $15-$100 per hour. Freelance writing really is a career that requires skills! These are obviously skills that some individuals do not have. Why else would they be looking to hire writers? If you're not already aware of it, most freelance writers get paid in three different ways. You can either be paid by the hour, by the word or by the project. I've encountered writing positions that are willing to pay $1.50 per word.

Think about what you're worth. What sort of degree do you have? How experienced of a writer are you? Essentially, what do you have to bring to the table? If you just graduated from college with a BA in journalism, creative writing, English or communications, then you won't likely want to start a writing position that pays you a whopping $6 an hour. You're worth more than that! Even if you have no college degree, but have worked as a freelancer for 5-10 years, your time is worth more than minimum wage.

Freelance writing is a job just like anything else. The more experience and education you acquire, the more you're worth. The same goes for any field of employment. Always remember that companies and individuals are seeking writers because they cannot do the work themselves. This is where you come in with your writing skills, and get paid! Initially you may have to accept jobs that pay as low as 5-10 dollars per hour, but this is not a permanent thing. Get a little experience and then seek out higher paying gigs and contract positions. Your time and skills are worth real money. So steer clear of those who offer absurd, slave-labor wages. You can do better! On a final note, my first freelance writing job paid over $20 per hour.